Alabama Plumbing

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HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER IN ALABAMA
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A GUIDE ON PLUMBING IN ALABAMA

• According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,
  there are 6,700 plumbers, pipe-fitters and
  steam-fitters in Alabama currently. The state of
  Alabama is situated in the South-eastern region
  of the USA and is home to approximately 4,903,185
  people. As of 2019, Alabama had a GDP of 202.94
  billion. Alabama has a very diversified economy
  with multiple professions for citizens to choose
  from. This video will focus on the career
  prospects of a plumber and offer a detailed guide
  on how to become a plumber in Alabama.
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JOB OUTLOOK

• Every 3.39 out of 1000 persons are employed in
  the plumbing industry. A plumber in this state
  earns an average annual wage of 46,650. Salaries
  usually start from 25,823 and can go up to
  73,967. The average hourly wage of a plumber is
  22.43. In Alabama an apprentice plumber makes
  12.21, a journeyman plumber makes 20.84 and a
  master plumber makes 23.61. The cities
  Tuscaloosa, Hoover and Montgomery pay the highest
  wages to plumbers in Alabama. However, in spite
  of having a diverse economy, the unemployment
  rates and the poverty rates continue to remain
  high in Alabama.
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WHAT INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBERS IN ALABAMA

• To work as a plumber in Alabama, it is mandatory
  to have insurance coverage. In some cases,
  employers provide insurance to their employees.
  In case that does not happen, it may be suggested
  that plumbers get at least the minimum amount of
  insurance
• 300,000 for property damage insurance
• 100,000 for general liability insurance
• A copy of the insurance certificate must be
  submitted to the State of Alabama Plumbers and
  Gasfitters Examining Board.
• The state of Alabama also requires prospective
  registered plumbers to sign a surety bond for
  2000. This bond is required by the State of
  Alabama Plumbers and Gasfitters Examining Board
  as a pre-requisite to allow plumbers to operate
  in lawful terms. In general, plumbers could also
  consider getting a Workers Compensation
  Insurance which covers their employees against
  on-the-job injuries. The most commonly sought
  form of insurance is the Public Liability
  Insurance which offers financial protection
  against property damage, or bodily damage to the
  customer or any member of the general public.

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HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER IN ALABAMA

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• - Must be 18 years of age or above
• - Must have a high School or GED Certificate
• - College Degree or Vocational Courses (Optional)
• - Must have work experience as an apprentice
  plumber
• - Must pass the Licensing Tests
• Provided next is a detailed guide on how to
  become a plumber in Alabama.
• A plumbing license in Alabama must be renewed
  annually by 31st December. The costs for license
  renewal are as follows
• Apprentice plumber 25
• Journeyman plumber - 50
• Master Plumber - 150

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HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE PLUMBER IN ALABAMA

• Therefore, an apprentice plumber license is
  mandatory to work as an apprentice. The first
  step is to fill out an apprentice plumber
  registration form, the cost of which is 25. With
  an apprentice license, a plumber can then perform
  supervised plumbing activities like repairs and
  pipe fittings under registered journeymen or
  master plumbers. These programs provide
  experience as well as the required skills. Local
  unions and employers offer a number of these
  programs. The State of Alabama Plumbers and
  Gasfitters Examining Board offers the latest
  information of apprenticeship programs in
  Alabama.

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HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED PLUMBER IN ALABAMA

• There are three kinds of plumbing licenses in
  Alabama
• Apprentice Plumber License
• Journeyman Plumber License
• Master Plumber License

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HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER

• The journeyman license application fee is 110.
  One must have at least 2 years of experience as a
  registered apprentice or completed a Board
  approved apprentice program for becoming a
  journeyman plumber.. The applicants must pass a
  3-hour open book exam to acquire a license.

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HOW TO BECOME LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER

• The master plumber license application fee is
  160. In order to become a master plumber, it is
  essential to have a minimum of 1 year of work
  experience as a licensed journeyman plumber. The
  applicant is required to pass a 4-hour open book
  exam to acquire a license

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PLUMBING SCHOOLS IN ALABAMA

• Vocational courses in plumbing are offered by a
  number of trade schools. These courses prepare
  plumbers with the necessary knowledge needed to
  obtain quick employment. The next section will
  provide a list of famous plumbing schools in some
  of the largest cities of Alabama.
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BEST PLUMBING SCHOOLS IN BIRMINGHAM

• Birmingham is the most populous city of Alabama.
  It is the primary Industrial centre of Southern
  United States and has witnesses rapid growth
  since 1881.

• Lawson State Community College, Birmingham
  offers a plumbing program that prepares students
  for employment in the industry. On enrolment,
  students are provided with an apprentice card.
  After one year of holding the card, students can
  apply for a journeyman license. After the
  completion of the program, students will be in a
  position to work as professional plumbers.
• UA Local 91, Birmingham offers a 5-year
  apprenticeship training program. The coursework
  includes both classroom and on-the-job training.
  Students earn while they learn various aspects of
  the trade. At a certain point, students are
  permitted to choose a specific path and become a
  journeyman plumber, a pipe-fitter or a HVACR
  technician.

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BEST PLUMBING SCHOOLS IN MONTGOMERY

• Montgomery is the capital city of the US State of
  Alabama. Montgomery is the fourth largest city of
  the state. The city has been recognised for its
  downtown revivalism and new urbanism projects.
  Owing to its prime location, Montgomery continues
  to be the regional hub for a wide range of
  industries.

• Auburn University, Montgomery offers a course
  titled Foundations of Plumbing which is a
  completely online course. Students learn about
  basic concepts like plumbing safety, piping and
  water systems, drawings, identification of
  fixtures, installation of plumbing systems, basic
  math and interpretation of codes. Students are
  allotted a time period of 12 months to finish the
  course. The fee is 2,195.
• Trenholm State Community College, Montgomery
  offers a beginners course on plumbing. The
  course fee is 150 and it is offered at the
  Patterson Site campus. This course teaches
  students on how to work with different types of
  pipes and fittings.

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Best plumbing schools in huntsville

• Huntsville is a city in the Northern region of
  Alabama. It is the second-most populous
  metropolitan area of the state. 57 Fortune 500
  companies are located in Huntsville.

• Huntsville Madison County Builders Association
  students above the age of 18 years with a clean
  drug record can enrol in an 8-week or a more
  intensive 4-week program. Students will be taught
  about the basics of plumbing and upon graduation,
  all students can participate in a job fair to
  obtain employment.
• Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
  Limited (APHC) offers high-quality and
  cost-effective plumbing courses to both members
  and non-members. The courses focus on particular
  aspects of heating and plumbing so that plumbers
  can upskill and develop their knowledge in
  whichever areas they want to. They have also
  developed 3 one-day plumbing courses which are
  conducted online through webinars.

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• The entire world is undergoing a shortage of
  skilled laborers and in this situation the demand
  for plumbing services can be expected to grow in
  the days to come. The projection for Alabama is
  no different. Plumbing is counted as an
  essential service and services must thus be
  offered even in the face of a raging pandemic.
  With more people staying at home, the usage of
  appliances has increased and so has the need for
  plumbers and electricians to keep things in
  order. The demand for plumbing services and the
  volume of calls for plumbers will continue to
  rise but it is on the plumbers to continually
  evaluate the health hazards and risk factors
  because similar to every industry, safety is
  definitely the primary concern in the plumbing
  industry too.
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